023: Succession Planning and Family Business with Francis Terry

This week I am speaking with one of the UK’s leading classical architects, Francis Terry. In this interview Francis discusses the moving story of how he parted ways with his father and business partner, Quinlan Terry, to set up his own practice and how both he and his father overcame the obstacles that such a transition posed on both their business and personal lives. Working in a family business can often be filled with additional complications, when one partner wants to move in a different direction and create a business that reflects their personal values and aspirations.

In this interview you will learn :

How Francis created his own practice and business model for delivering Traditional Architecture

Rion Willard

Rion Willard is the Host and Director of the Business of Architecture UK,
an interview podcast where prominent guests share tips and strategies for success in architecture. He’s the founder of the The Thinking Hand Studio Architects a London based architectural design firm specialising in high end luxury residential.